that was going to be named chateau fresno, and it was modeled after a chateau in france.s is what kearney envisioned to be out here in kearney park, and that would be where he would live. unfortunately, however, the chateau was not built. mr. kearney died in 1906. in april of 1906, was actually in the san francisco earthquake at that time. he was not in the best of health. then he suffered probably a mild heart attack during that time. he came back here to fresno to recuperate, and he was going to go to his yearly trip abroad. he would usually do that to seek investors for his fruitvale estates project or socialize. unfortunately, onboard ship, he died of another heart attack. they had started a foundation at the park, but as soon as there was word he died, that stopped. he was not married. he did not have any children. his will left everything to the university of california-berkeley, so they could build an agricultural college out here. they chose not to complete the chateau, and still continue to use it as a ranch. it would have been beautiful to have that, but unfortu